Shane Blog
The Shane Blog is where queer travel meets community-powered safety. From LGBTQIA+ travel tips and tech insights to stories from real users around the world, this is your space to explore how we protect and uplift each other—together. Whether you're planning your next trip or building a safer future, you'll find something here for you.
Welcome to our community journal.
Why We Don’t Track You: Data Privacy for LGBTQ+ Safety
At Shane, we believe that safety is more than just a setting—it’s a promise. And for LGBTQ+ people, especially those still figuring things out or living in unsafe environments, privacy is safety.
That’s why we’ve made a clear and intentional decision:
We don’t track you.
Queer Tech is Mutual Aid: How Apps Are Keeping Us Safer
For LGBTQIA+ people, technology isn’t just about convenience. It’s often about survival, safety, and connection. From encrypted messaging apps to platforms like Shane, queer tech serves a vital purpose: filling the gaps where systems fail us.